Counting
Autre Ne Veut Lyrics


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(Verse)
Thinking now when you don’t mean that
Speak, this is not a time we don’t see
This is not a way for you and me
I don’t wanna be with you all night alone
It’s in my time to break it off
I don’t wanna die and break it up
I don’t wanna know where we make it out
No, no, no

(Chorus)
I’m counting on the idea that you'll stay
I’m counting on the idea that you'll stay alive

(Verse)
Take it down when you don’t mean
Down soft, this is not a world for you to love
And I don’t wanna see that fade our love
This is not the way that it was meant to be
Taking off out and making love
Everything you say is breaking up
This is not a time for this to stop
No, no, no

(Chorus)
I’m counting on the idea that you'll stay
I’m counting on the idea that you'll stay alive

(Verse)
Thinking now when you don’t mean go to face
This is not a time when you can raise
This is not a time when you're okay
I don't want the feeling you are not alone
It's in my time to make it out
This is not your time to make it out
This is not your time to make it out
No, no, no

(Chorus)
I’m counting on the idea that you'll stay
I’m counting on the idea that you'll stay alive

I’m counting on the idea that you'll stay alive




I need you for a little while longer
I’m counting on the idea that you'll stay a…

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Autre Ne Veut’s “Counting in 2-3” convey a sense of uncertainty and a fear of losing someone, along with a desire to hold onto them for just a little longer. In the first verse, the singer is thinking about speaking up, but ultimately decides not to, acknowledging that their time with the other person is coming to an end. The chorus repeats the phrase “I’m counting on the idea that you'll stay alive” twice. This phrase seems to reflect the singer’s hope that the other person will stay with them, both physically and emotionally.


In the second verse, the singer continues to express their fear of losing the other person, and their sense that things are not right in the world. They also express a desire not to see their love fade away. The chorus repeats, again emphasizing the idea of counting on the other person to stay alive, and the singer’s desire to hold onto them.


The final verse deals with the singer’s fear that the other person will leave them. The use of the word “face” suggests that the other person is possibly considering breaking up with the singer. The singer tries to convince the other person to stay, saying that they need them for just a little while longer. The final chorus repeats the phrase “I’m counting on the idea that you'll stay alive,” but this time it fades out, indicating the singer’s fear that their hope may not be realized.


Overall, the lyrics to “Counting in 2-3” capture an emotion that many people can easily identify with, that of holding on to someone even when it seems like they might slip away. The repetition of the chorus helps to underscore this emotion, as does the increasing sense of urgency in the later verses.


Line by Line Meaning

Thinking now when you don’t mean that
You are overthinking without purpose


Speak, this is not a time we don’t see
Let's communicate clearly and not be vague


This is not a way for you and me
Our current behavior is not sustainable


I don’t wanna be with you all night alone
I don't want to spend time with you in this state


It’s in my time to break it off
I need to end this relationship


I don’t wanna die and break it up
I don't want to end our relationship in a bad way


I don’t wanna know where we make it out
I don't want to think about our future together


I’m counting on the idea that you'll stay
I am hoping and relying on you to stay with me


I’m counting on the idea that you'll stay alive
I need you to be alive and present in my life


Take it down when you don’t mean
Lower your emotions when they are not genuine


Down soft, this is not a world for you to love
The world is not kind and loving, so don't get attached


And I don’t wanna see that fade our love
I don't want our relationship to be ruined


This is not the way that it was meant to be
Our relationship is not going as planned


Taking off out and making love
Let's leave and share a special moment together


Everything you say is breaking up
Every word you speak is causing damage


This is not a time for this to stop
We can't let this end right now


Thinking now when you don’t mean go to face
You are considering leaving without being ready


This is not a time when you can raise
You shouldn't bring up issues right now


This is not a time when you're okay
Neither of us are okay at the moment


I don't want the feeling you are not alone
I want you to feel supported and not alone


It’s in my time to make it out
I need to move on and leave this situation


This is not your time to make it out
You shouldn't leave right now


I’m counting on the idea that you'll stay a...
I am holding onto the hope that you will stay


I need you for a little while longer
I need you to stay by my side for a bit longer




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Comments from YouTube:

@papasy3748

Such a banger, who knew elephant mating call would go so hard lol, I’ll never forget being late to pitchfork in 2013 and hearing this as I was in traffic…way too close of a call 😂

@steveroger3669

Great song

@Chickmeout

Fuck this needs more attention

@gammaplayer1

Original version without the rap is better. IMHO.

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